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Definition: Statute

Statute

Quick Summary of Statute

A written law passed by Congress or a state legislature and signed into law by the President or a state governor. (In fairly rare circumstances, a legislative act can become law without the approval of the head of the executive branch of government.) Statutes are often gathered into compilations called “codes,” large sets of books that can be found in many public and all law libraries, or sometimes on the Internet.

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What is the dictionary definition of Statute?

Dictionary Definition

  1. Written law, as laid down by the legislature.
  2. (Common law) Legislated rule of society which has been given the force of law by those it governs.

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Definitions for Statute are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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